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Looking for the perfect gift for someone special in your life? Look no further than the body contouring benefits of CoolSculpting®.

The world’s number one non-invasive fat reduction treatment, CoolSculpting has helped millions to slim their waist, belly, buttocks, thighs, chin, or bra line. It’s ideal for anyone who exercises and sticks to a healthy diet but still struggles to lose stubborn fat in a specific area.

We think CoolSculpting makes an ideal gift because it’s the extra help your loved one needs to look and feel their best. Who wouldn’t appreciate a little extra help now and then?

FDA-approved CoolSculpting does just what the name says—cooling stubborn fat cells to reveal slimmer body contours. Once frozen, targeted fat cells die and are naturally flushed from your body in the weeks and months following treatment for gradual, natural-looking improvements.

Best of all, CoolSculpting makes an ideal self-care break. Most people read, look at emails or even nap during treatment, depending on the areas they are treating. With no surgery and little to no downtime, CoolSculpting is the gift that keeps on giving, offering long-lasting results for those who maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Despite what you may be thinking, this is not a food blog! Rather, it’s a health and beauty blog dedicated to bringing out your best in mind and body, especially during the holidays. Here are 3 ideas for achieving your most delightful (and healthful) Thanksgiving yet.

Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Once a year, we sit down to a meal that symbolizes our thankfulness, but we’d be wise to feel thankful all year long. Grateful people are happier and healthier. In one study, people who wrote about all the things for which they were grateful were compared to people who wrote about the sources of their aggravation. The people who wrote about their gratitude reported feeling more optimistic and positive about their lives. They also reported exercising more often and having fewer visits to the doctor. While it’s impossible to determine cause and effect, there appears to be an undeniable link between gratitude and wellness.

Go ahead and nap! There’s a reason we call it a power nap. Napping is a healthy habit, if you do it right. Short naps (10 to 20 minutes) are clinically shown to improve energy, lower stress and help you focus. So don’t feel guilty about nodding off in front of the game with a full belly of turkey. It’s the healthy thing to do!

Enjoy the conversation. Thanksgiving is about so much more than a meal. You’re not just catching up around the dinner table. According to psychologists, you’re also fostering confidence and a sense of resilience in yourself and your family members. Family gatherings are about knowing that you are loved and that people care about what’s going on in your life, which establishes a strong foundation of security that carries over into everyday life.

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it an ideal time to remind you that early detection saves lives. Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since 1990, thanks to better screening, early detection, increased awareness, and improving treatments. More good news—if your cancer is detected early and located only in the breast, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99 percent.

Though breast cancer can’t be prevented, you can increase your chances of early detection. Here’s how, according to 3 Steps to Early Detection, a guide published by the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).

1. Breast Self Awareness It’s time to get to know your breasts. Familiarizing yourself with how your breasts normally look and feel throughout the month will help you detect any changes that need a doctor’s attention. Be on the lookout for a lump or thickening in or near the breast or underarm, changes in the size or shape of the breast, dimpling or puckering of breast skin, a nipple turned inward, nipple discharge, or scaly, red, or swollen skin on the breast or nipple.

2. Well-Woman Exam This annual exam includes a routine pelvic exam, pap smear and breast exam to check for any abnormalities. Your primary care physician or gynecologist can perform your Well-Woman Exam, and it is an ideal time to discuss any breast health concerns you might have.

3. Mammogram NBCF recommends that women 40 and older receive an annual mammogram, which is an x-ray of the breast. Mammograms are vital because they can detect breast cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages before symptoms appear.

The Medspa at Hendrick is here to help you through every stage of your wellness journey. To learn about our selection of massages, body scrubs, and other therapeutic services, call 325.480.0522 or request your personal consultation today.

To compliment her new role as Mom, Kylie Jenner’s recent embrace of a more “natural” look—sans lip fillers—surprised us all. But we feel compelled to share that dermal filler treatments are actually an important tool for achieving natural-looking rejuvenation. This may not make sense when you see all the lip filler disasters online, but there’s a reason those “horror” stories make the news. They are the exception, not the rule.

In the hands of expert injectors who understand the intricacies of facial anatomy, FDA-approved dermal filler treatments, including lip enhancement, can reveal natural-looking, flattering benefits. If you receive treatment from an experienced medical spa, no one will know you got injectables—unless you want them to, of course!

So, how can you avoid dermal filler disasters?

Keep your perspective.

Take a “before” shot prior to your appointment so you can easily refer to it for post-treatment comparison. This photo will come in handy later on when you think your results aren’t noticeable enough. You may think you need more filler when you see only a subtle change in your lips or face, but perhaps your changes are more noticeable than you think.

Be selective.

Not all injectors are equal. Choosing a licensed and experienced injector is vital. A top-notch injector will work slowly and patiently to ensure your results are optimal and flattering. The best injectors offer finesse, skill, and experience to execute the most highly personalized, flattering treatments, taking years off your appearance with minimal to no downtime. Rest assured that the expert injectors at The MedSpa at Hendrick will provide all that and more to help you achieve your goals.

If you’re interested in achieving age-defying benefits without surgery, it’s hard to beat dermal fillers! To learn more about injectable treatments for bringing out your best skin, call 325.305.8507 or complete our online consultation request form today.

Who doesn’t love a good combo? From popcorn at the movies to pajamas and pizza parties, certain things in life go great together. Did you know that many medspa treatments make stellar combinations? Pairing up your cosmetic treatments can boost benefits and help you achieve optimal results. Here’s a look at four tried-and-true combos worth exploring:Botox and Dermal Fillers Many patients visit with one type of injectable in mind, not realizing that they may benefit from a combination treatment with Botox® and dermal fillers. The reason they work so well together is two-fold: For one, Botox and dermal fillers work on different areas. Botox, an “All-Star Wrinkle Eraser,” according to NewBeauty, works on the upper area of the face (forehead, crow’s feet) while dermal fillers help rejuvenate the lower areas (mouth, lips, cheeks). Second, Botox and dermal fillers work differently with distinct ingredients, so the treatments won’t clash or cancel each other out. Botox relaxes the muscle activity underlying wrinkles to create smoother, wrinkle-free skin, while dermal fillers restore volume and plump up skin with a smooth gel made with a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid. Combined, these two injectable treatments can rejuvenate the entire face for months of younger-looking skin with minimal downtime.Halo and BBL Photofacials Halo™ fractional laser skin resurfacing recently won a NewBeauty award as one of the “Best In-Office Treatments That Get Results.” This “powerhouse skin resurfacer” helps to reveal smoother, tighter skin with diminished lines and enhanced radiance by simultaneously treating both the surface of skin and deep below for dramatic skin renewal with moderate downtime. Photofacials are non-invasive light treatments that help to revitalize skin without damaging the skin’s surface to improve a variety of pigmentation irregularities, including age spots, freckles, sun spots, and redness. Combined, these two laser treatments can reveal dramatic improvements to the overall tone and texture of skin for a brighter, younger-looking, intensely revitalized complexion without the lengthy downtime you’d expect.

Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peels These two tried-and-true forms of exfoliation remove the outermost layers of dead, dull skin cells to reveal refreshed, thoroughly revitalized skin with diminished imperfections. Chemical peels use fruit acids and other natural acids to exfoliate skin, while microdermabrasion gently sands the skin with a hand-held instrument. Combined, these two treatments more deeply penetrate the skin, intensifying your treatment for optimal benefits.

Can you believe it’s almost time to start preparing for the new school year? We’re not talking about buying pencils and spiral notebooks. The prep work we have in mind pertains to skin! According to a recent beauty magazine poll, almost 60 percent of the readers surveyed were self-conscious about their acne. Is your child one of them?

So your kids can kick-off the new school year with clear-skinned confidence, we offer an effective blemish-banishing treatment to help clear up problem skin and prevent future breakouts. Now is the ideal time to start a regimen of Clinical Acne Treatments, a special facial designed to reduce acne, oil production, and sun damaged skin. Clinical Acne Treatments can also help to refine pores and smooth texture while improving blotchy and uneven skin tone. For your best results, a series of four to six treatments is recommended.

Start the new year off glowing strong! Schedule your consultation today by calling 325.480.0522 or clicking here.